Letters 1700 Decem[be]r 5.

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Letters 1700 Decem[be]r 5.

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Long's letter to the king describes the great wealth which can be had from five gold mines, if the English, with the help of the Indians, can seize control of the area from the Spanish. Long suggests that the negro mine workers be used to build fortifications at the mouth of the river in the Gulf of Darien, so that the country will be secure for English colonization. He also proposes that the king send English missionaries to win over the natives. Long asks the secretary to see that the king reads his letter.

letter (2 leaves) ; 32 cm.

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Secretary of State. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Whitehall, [1678] Aug. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270888525 ...